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LS56 DZW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,247 mi
Last recorded176,247 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 DZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 176,247 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 176,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 167,120 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 160,352 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 158,348 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Dec 2015 158,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 154,434 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 154,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 147,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 147,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 146,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 146,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 130,084 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,246 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2011 104,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 86,775 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 86,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 64,400 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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LS56 DZW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS56 DZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS56 DZW registered?

LS56 DZW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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